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H.R. 3367 115th Congress House

LNG Now Act of 2017

Official title: To terminate the prohibitions on the exportation and importation of natural gas, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 24, 2017 Introduced by: Clay Higgins Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Sep 5, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.
Jul 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Energy.
Jul 24, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 24, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action September 5, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Terrorism, Nonproliferation, and Trade.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

License Natural Gas Now Act of 2017 or the LNG Now Act of 2017

This bill amends the Natural Gas Act to prohibit the federal government from imposing any restriction on the importation and exportation of natural gas.

The bill does not limit the President's ability to restrict the importation or exportation of natural gas: (1) during national emergencies or disasters, and (2) to foreign countries if the President declares a national emergency with respect to such country.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1415 Identical bill LNG Now Act of 2017
  • S 1465 LNG Now Act of 2017
 Bill text 1 version

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 3367: LNG Now Act of 2017. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3367/
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"H.R. 3367: LNG Now Act of 2017." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3367/.
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H.R. 3367, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-3367/.
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